One of the most anticipated films of 2021 is Denis Villeneuve’s Dune. It is based on Frank Herbert’s epic science fiction classic. And it’s not without cause. Dune is set to be one of the year’s greatest blockbusters, with an all-star cast of veterans and newbies alike, film music written by none other than Hans Zimmer, and a gripping space-opera narrative likely to generate a whole new generation of die-hard fans.
The first instalment of Herbert’s series was released in 1965, and it remains one of the most popular science fiction books of all time. Dune is a six-book series that spans numerous worlds and thousands of years. That’s a lot of ground to cover in a short amount of time. As a result, Denis Villeneuve’s film in 2021 will only adapt the first half of the novel and split into two feature films.
We can’t wait to see our favourite parts from the novels come to life on the big screen as Dune fans at Collider. Meanwhile, we’ve compiled all we know about the picture so far, from release dates to cast and character information, as well as a few indications of what fans may expect to see. However, it is still a mystery whether Dune 2 will be happening or not. The audience has to be a little patient about Dune 2 as nobody knows what the future holds for the Dune franchise.
Dune: Recap
Dune is based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name, adapted for the film in 1984 and became a cult classic. The first half of the book is covered in this film. A projected sequel is already in the works. Denis Villeneuve (Blade Runner 2049, Arrival, Sicario) is directing the film and the TV companion series Dune: The Sisterhood, which will be released on HBO Max at a later date.
Duke Leto Atreides accepts the stewardship of the dangerous desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune, in the far future of humanity, as the only source of the universe’s most valuable substance, “melange” (also known as “spice.” It is a drug that extends human life, provides superhuman levels of thought, and makes faster-than-light travel possible.
Leto accompanies his Bene Gesserit concubine Lady Jessica, young son and heir Paul, and most trusted advisors to Arrakis. Even though he knows the chance is a complex trap planned by his adversaries. Let’s assume command of the spice mining operation, which has become dangerous due to huge sandworms. Paul and Jessica are led to a horrible betrayal by the Fremen, Arrakis natives who live in the deep desert.
Dune 2: Expected Star Cast
This, too, appears to be extremely promising. Paul Atreides will be played by Timothée Chalamet. Lady Jessica’s mother is Rebecca Ferguson. Duke Leto Atreides, played by Oscar Isaac, is his father. The villain, Baron Vladimir Harkonnen, will be played by Stellan Skarsgard.
“As much as I really adore the book, I thought that the baron was flirting very often with caricature,” Villeneuve said of the Baron, who was constructed with full-body prosthetics in this version. So I attempted to give him a little more depth. That’s why I enlisted Stellan’s help. Stellan’s eyes are filled with something. You have the impression that someone is pondering, pondering, that there is tension and calculation deep in the eyes.
I can attest to the fact that it may be terrifying.” Glossy Rabban, the Baron’s nephew, is Dave Bautista. Chani is a powerful lady in Zendaya’s Freman tribe. Stilgar, the head of the Fremen tribe, will be played by Javier Bardem. Josh Brolin will play Gurney Halleck, a minstrel warrior, in the film.
Duncan Idaho, a talented sword master for House Atreides, will be played by Jason Momoa. “A really adult movie, but very beautiful,” Momoa said of the flick.
Dune 2: Expected Release Date
Dune 1 was supposed to be released in theatres on December 18, 2020. However, in December 2020, Warner Brothers announced that Dune and the studio’s entire film schedule for the year would be released simultaneously in cinemas and on HBO Max on October 1, 2021.
Dune was just moved back three weeks to October 22 as part of a release schedule shuffle that included The Many Saints of Newark and Cry Macho. However, there are no such announcements made regarding the release of Dune 2. So, we have to hold our excitement levels low until Denis and HBO released a statement about the movie’s sequel.
Expected Plotline of Dune 2
This is the first time a Dune adaptation has been divided into two halves. Denis Villeneuve, the director, believes that one film is insufficient to fully comply with the texts and explore the terrible desert planet of Dune. Villeneuve has already begun work on Part Two, and he is grateful for the chance to bring the iconic series to the big screen.
Only the first book in Herbert’s five-part series will be covered in the first two parts. However, since Part 1 did not flop at the box office, the filmmaker guarantees that Dune Part 2 will be released. Zendaya is slated to have a considerably more extensive role in the film, according to Villeneuve. The second film might also establish Paul and Chani as a couple. It might begin from where they started a family that also meets tragedy as a part of the war.
Synopsis
Dune is Directed by Denis Villeneuve and adapted from Frank Herbert’s best-selling sci-fi novel of the same name. It is a harrowing tale involving numerous worlds, thousands of years, and a complex space-opera plot. The movie stars and established actors like Zendaya, Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, etc.
The soundtrack is composed by Hans Zimmer of Interstellar fame. Timothee Chalamet plays the protagonist Paul Atreides. Atreides resides on the water planet Caladan. Oscar Isaac plays Duke Leto Atreides, who supervises spice mining in Arrakis. Arrakis is also known as Dune.
Zendaya joins the talented cast as Chani, who is a native of Arrakis. The story revolves around planet Dune, which has the most valuable resource called Melange. Melange gives special abilities to humans and allows them to travel anywhere faster than the speed of light. It also increases their lifespan.
In the second part of the movie, Zendaya’s Chani is one of the main characters. Dune 2 could begin before Paul meeting the Fremen to better their lifestyle on Arrakis. This will include the importance of Chani as a character. In the sequel, Paul’s powers and abilities might develop. And He could stay with the Fremen and Chani. The fans of the book are pretty excited to see the visual rendition of the novel. But they have to hold on to their hats for now.
